BIS Publishes Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor's Speech on Regional Partnerships at ADFIAP Meeting

What was published

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published a speech titled "Partnerships for prosperity - unlocking regional potential" on 2026-10-19. The speaker was Dr P Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Where the speech was given

The Governor delivered the address at the 49th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP). The meeting was held in Colombo on 23 September 2026. As the title suggests, the speech centres on partnerships and on realising the potential of the region.

Points to keep in mind

The information available here is limited to the speech's title, the speaker, the event and the dates. The excerpt does not describe the speech's specific content. It gives no details on policy decisions, interest rates, exchange rates or economic data. Readers who want the Governor's full remarks and arguments should consult the complete text on the BIS website.

Because the excerpt contains no new policy announcement or economic indicator, this item should be read as background on regional financial cooperation, not as a standalone market-moving release.

Notes for EA trading

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